Swall Meadows residents were allowed to return home after a two-day scare due to the Rock Creek Fire this evening, according to the Inyo National Forest. The other area fire, the Clark Fire is close to full containment as of tonight, Aug. 7.

The Inyo National Forest reported this evening that the Clark Fire has now grown to 2,296 acres. Crews remain on scene, however, a new fire has also broken out near Rock Creek. Stay tuned for updates as more information is made available.

Mammoth Lakes Housing wants to hear from the community about the impacts, needs, resources and solutions for affordable workforce housing in the community. Community members are invited to take a survey and attend summit meetings, the first of which is on Wednesday, July 27 from 1-3 p.m.

At the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, Donald Trump officially accepted the GOP nomination for president. The nominee was introduced by his daughter Ivanka, who praised him for being “color blind and gender neutral” and paying women the wages they deserve.